72/2 divided by 138/3

72/2 ÷ 138/3
=
18 23
Decimal: 0.782609
Percentage: 78.26%

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. 1
    Take reciprocal of second fraction
    138/3 becomes 3/138
  2. 2
    Multiply by reciprocal
    72/2 × 3/138
  3. 3
    Multiply numerators & denominators
    72 × 3 = 216    2 × 138 = 276
  4. 4
    Simplify
    216/276 = 18/23

How to Divide Fractions

To divide fractions, use "Keep, Change, Flip": keep the first fraction unchanged, change the ÷ to ×, then flip the second fraction. Multiply and simplify.

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